Hoodia, the latest weight loss trend. This desert plant from South Africa is attracting widespread attention as a weight loss aid. But, does it work?

MedicineNet.com - Tips To Help You Relax
We’re born with the instinct to relax and sleep when our bodies or minds need a break. What happens over the years? Can you count the amount of activities you are responsible for on a daily basis? If a nap is out of the question, here’s a list of tips to help you relax.

New Drugs No Better Than Older Ones for Schizophrenia
Title: New Drugs No Better Than Older Ones for SchizophreniaCategory: health NewsCreated: 3/29/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/31/2008

MedicineNet.com - Prostate Cancer- The Importance of a PSA Test
An elevated PSA level in a patient with a history of cancer doesn’t necessarily mean the cancer has recurred. There are no specific normal or abnormal PSA levels, but the higher the PSA level, the more likely cancer is present. When PSA levels continue to rise over time, other tests may be ordered.

Doctors wary of cholesterol drugs Vytorin, Zetia after key study
“It will be 2012 _ ten years after the drug was introduced _ before we know the answer” Full results of a failed trial on Vytorin, a medicine taken by millions of Americans to lower cholesterol, left doctors stunned that the drug did not improve heart disease even though it worked as intended to lower three key risk factors.Use of Vytorin and a related drug, Zetia, seemed sure to continue to fall after the findings reported Sunday and fresh questions about why drugmakers took nearly two years after the study ended to give results.’A lot of us thought that there would be some glimmer of benefit,’ said Dr. Roger Blumenthal, a Johns Hopkins University cardiologist and spokesman for the American Heart Association. Read more

MedicineNet.com - Prescription for Sleep
The amount of sleep you need depends on many factors, including your age and whether you’ve had enough sleep in previous days. Experts say that if you feel drowsy during the day, even during boring activities, you haven’t had enough sleep. Here’s what to do.

Specialist McCool to make full recovery
Specialist McCool to make full recovery via ClipSyndicate

MedicineNet.com - No Diet Approach to Weight Loss
What if there was a way to lose weight without dieting, would you be interested? Dr. Stoppler gives specific examples and tips to help you eat healthy without worrying about dieting.

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